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Patent GB-2252049-A (GB)
Title: Golf tee
Inventor: GILCHRIST DAVID
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1991-01-21
Abstract: A golf tee comprises a rigid stem 10 a resiliently flexible stem section 15 and a cup 14 for supporting a golf ball. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240344-A (GB)
Title: Yarn guide device for a knitting machine
Inventor: JUNTHNER KURT
IPC: D04B15/54
Filed: 1991-01-22
Abstract: A yarn guide for circular or flat knitting machines, by means of which the yarn (4) is fed to the knitting implements (3) not directly from the front but from the side, comprises a downwardly open guide channel (26) with an exit section (29) and in accordance with the invention, the channel angle (b) is smaller than the yarn angle (a) at least at the exit section. Moreover a passage (14) passing through the yarn guide is provided as a further yarn guide member, of which one bounding wall preferably has a yarn threading opening (31) in the form of a slot opening to facilitate threading the yarn. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258532-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable marking devices
Inventor: TRICKETT JOHN NEVILLE
IPC: B23Q35/44
Filed: 1991-08-03
Abstract: An adjustable marking device for use in marking a material to be cut, eg plasterboard, comprises a plurality of elongate marking members 2 connected together by manually adjustable securing devices 5. Each securing device is adjustable between a first position in which a respective two of the marking members 2 are slidable relative to one another to vary the effective length of at least one of the two marking members and are pivotable relative to one another about an axis substantially perpendicular to the plane of slidable movement of the two marking members to vary the angle between them, and a second position in which the two marking members are secured in a desired relative orientation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260560-A (GB)
Title: A staircase platform
Inventor: EDWARDS LESLIE PHILIP
IPC: E04G1/36
Filed: 1991-10-01
Abstract: A staircase platform comprising a rigid board (10) and two further support platforms (12 and 14) adjustably mounted beneath the rigid board (10). Lazy tongs devices (15 and 25) pivotally mounted with respect to the board (10) and to the adjustable supports (13 and 14) provide adjustment of the relative heights of the adjustable supports, and the positions of adjustment are determined by two series of inclined slots (19 and 28) with a locking bar (32) preventing the platform from collapsing when used after adjustment. Thus, the device is adapted to be mounted on two or three separate stairs of a staircase, for example to support a ladder to be leaned against a side wall for decorating or maintenance work. The board has a removable bar 11 and a spirit level 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247374-A (GB)
Title: Computed-interferometry radar system with coherent integration
Inventor: APOSTOLOS JOHN T
IPC: G01S7/40
Filed: 1991-02-19
Abstract: In a radio-frequency radar system, a radar antenna (12) irradiates a region to be monitored, and antenna elements (14a-p) arrayed irregularly about a mobile platform (10) receive the resultant echo signal, which mixers (18 and 21) translate in frequency, coherently with the transmitted signal, to a lower frequency, at which a sample-and-hold circuit (24) can sample it. A beam-forming operation is performed on the sample signals by employing coefficients that have been computed from calibration readings taken by the elements mounted on the platform. The beam signals resulting from numerous successive transmitted pulses are then integrated coherently to produce an output. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253360-A (GB)
Title: Causing liquid/solid interaction
Inventor: BELMORE JOSEPH JEREMY
IPC: B01J47/10
Filed: 1992-04-03
Abstract: In order to remove e.g. nitrate from water with a short contact time, the water is mixed with small particles of ion-exchange resin in a tank (1), to form a suspension of a concentration of 1.25 to 5 % w/w. The particle mesh size is e.g. from 5  mu m to 0.5 mm. The suspension is passed from the tank (1) into a crossflow filtration unit (3) where treated water is filtered off at (4). During the contact time in the tank (1) and in the pipework, the nitrate content of the water is significantly reduced. The ion-exchange resin is returned to the tank (1) and can be recirculated on average about four times. A bleed of the suspension is taken from the tank (1), is regenerated, and is recycled to the tank (1).
Patent GB-2268375-A (GB)
Title: Adapter for transmission lines using HDLC frames
Inventor: CHEN CHI-CHANG
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 1992-07-30
Abstract: An adapter for connecting a first low bit rate transmission link and a second high bit rate transmission link is disclosed. The adapter (D2, Fig.3) receives frames transmitted via the first link (L1). The frames are of variable length and include (Fig.5) a flag, an address field, a control field, a variable length data field, a frame check, sequence and a length code indicative of the frame length, which length code does not alter the frame check sequence. The adapter includes a processor which determines for each frame in response to the length code a specific time at which the adapter begins transmitting the frame on the second transmission link (L2), so that the completion of the transmitting of the frame on the second link substantially coincides with the completion of the receiving of the frame from the first transmission link, The length code of each frame is removed when it is transmitted over the second transmission link. The inventive adapter is especially useful in certain kinds of ISDN networks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269990-A (GB)
Title: Releasably secured decorative devices for bedding
Inventor: SMITH JUNE PATRICIA MCCALMAN
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 1992-08-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative device for bedding, especially a valance or flounce arrangement adapted to hide a mattress-supporting base (6) from sight when in use. The device comprises a panel (8) of sheeting material of the same dimensions as those of the mattress (2). A strip or strips comprising a flounce (10) is/are secured to two, three or four edges (14, 16; 18; see figure 2) of the panel (8) by means of stud or button fasteners (22, 24; see figure 2) or by means of hook and loop tape. Gaps (26; see figure 2) are provided at two or four corners of the panel to accommodate posts of a bed supporting the bedding. The panel is intended for use immediately beneath a mattress, the strip or flounce being readily removable for laundering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261825-A (GB)
Title: Games
Inventor: PRYER KEITH
IPC: A63B63/00
Filed: 1992-11-27
Abstract: A game, or a device for use in practising golf, comprises a base sheet (10) and a number of lightweight elements such as balls, which can be projected on to the base sheet (10). The base sheet (10) and the elements each carry arrays of releasable fasteners, e.g. loops and hooks, so that, when one of the elements hits the base sheet (10), it will be held releasably in position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273668-A (GB)
Title: Drilling fluid recovery
Inventor: JOHNSON TONY
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 1992-12-23
Abstract: Oil well drilling fluid is fed from the well by chutes 13 into a tank 12 having four inclined perforate sides and an imperforate base, all spaced from corresponding sides and base of an outer tank 11, which receives the fluid, from which cuttings have been removed by combination of settling and filtering. Tank 12 has impervious areas 30a on side 30 beneath chutes 13, and the perforations are otherwise arranged in two bands extending horizontally round the tank. All perforations taper in the downstream direction, and perforations in the lower band are smaller in diameter than those in the upper band. The tank 12 may comprise metal plates, and its floor may be removable to provide access to the floor of tank 11, which slopes outwards to outlets 41. To remove accumulated solids from tank 12, an excavator (Fig. 4) moves along a supporting frame 70, which is attached to one side of tank 11 by hinged joints to allow it to be folded up when not in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263158-A (GB)
Title: Safety system for fluid conduit
Inventor: ABRAMS JOSEPH
IPC: F16K17/28
Filed: 1993-02-19
Abstract: A fluid conduit safety system which comprises valves (44) at each end of the conduit (20) which are connected by a cable (58). If the hose (20) ruptures, the valves (44) close preventing discharge of fluid from the fluid supply and discharge of fluid from the container being filled while at the same time the cable (58) prevents the ends of the hose from whipping about and causing damage or injury. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for stopping the flow of fluid through a conduit (20) which fails, which comprises the steps of providing a conduit (20) with a valve (44) at each end and means (58) connecting the valves to each other and disposed in the conduit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265638-A (GB)
Title: Stitching airbags
Inventor: KOKEGUCHI AKIRA
IPC: B60R21/16
Filed: 1993-03-30
Abstract: When stitching an air bag in which a second cloth piece (5') is placed over a first cloth piece (6'), a peripheral edge (11) of the second cloth is stitched to the first cloth by means of a linear seam (7') and then the body (10) of the second cloth is turned back along the seam to overlie the first cloth. This prevents fraying of the edge (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280242-A (GB)
Title: An improved pressure retaining valve
Inventor: REDFERN ERIC
IPC: B60R25/08
Filed: 1993-05-07
Abstract: A pressure retaining valve, suitable for using as vehicle security by locking the brakes when the vehicle is not in use, comprises an output pressure line port 6 and an input pressure line port 2, interconnected by a chamber 4, a closure member 8 filled in chamber 4 for disconnecting output 6 and input 2 port from each other whereby an increased pressure in the line caused by an applied compression in the input line can be held in the output line by operating member 8 thus disconnecting the two lines, and whereby upon release of the applied compression the increased pressure is retained in the output line; and pressure transferring means 10, 12, 16, 14 for passing pressure in the output line back into the input line. A plurality of input and output ports 34, 6/36, 26, with separate chambers 4, 32 for each set, are illustrated. The member 8 is rotated to close via a rotatable lock housing 22 as a key is turned. The housing 22 has a switch means 38 for connecting to light indicator which glows when lock is engaged. A buzzer is also included. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269393-A (GB)
Title: Treating MCrALZ layers by material-moving machining and then heat treating
Inventor: FLOGE HEIKE
IPC: C23C4/18
Filed: 1993-08-09
Abstract: After a MCrAlZ layer is applied to a thermally stressed engine component, wherein M is a metal and Z is an active element from the group of the rare earths, yttrium, hafnium, silicon or scandium, on thermally stressed engine components, a material-removing machining is first performed for smoothing and setting the thickness of the layer and then a heat treatment of the smoothed coating is performed. Coatings may thus be obtained which have a high degree of enrichment of active elements on the surface of the layer and a high degree of resistance to thermocyclic stressing. The MCrAlZ may be applied by a low-pressure plasma injection method or by a PVD method. A heat-insulating layer of CaO, MgO, Y2 O3, Yb2 O3, CeO2 or HfO2 may also be applied.
Patent GB-2272376-A (GB)
Title: Multi-function multi-electrode device for medical use
Inventor: MCADAMS ERIC THOMAS
IPC: A61N1/04
Filed: 1993-11-10
Abstract: A device usable as an external cardiac pacing electrode and as a cardiac defibrillation electrode has first and second spaced parallel electrodes 1, 4, a first gel pad 3 located between the electrodes, and a second gel pad 5 located on the second electrode. The first electrode 1 and the first and second gel pads 3, 5 may function as a cardiac pacing electrode, and the second electrode 4 and the second gel pad 5 may function as a cardiac defibrillation electrode, through contact between the second pad and a patient. The pads may have different resistivity, and the electrodes may be apertured to control current distribution. The device may also be used as a sensor in an ECG system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284090-A (GB)
Title: Money or change dispensing
Inventor: WESTON JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: G07D1/06
Filed: 1993-11-17
Abstract: A method of determining a combination of coins to be dispensed as change comprises determining a plurality of different possible combinations summing to the desired amount and selecting the most favourable one ie the one determined to leave the greatest number of coins available for change according to a predetermined criterion which takes into account the number of currently-available coins of at least one denomination. If two combinations are evaluated to be the same so far as change availability is concerned, the combination which comprises the least number of coins is selected.
Patent GB-2273777-A (GB)
Title: Micrometer assembly
Inventor: TACHIKAKE MASAHIKO
IPC: G01B3/18
Filed: 1993-12-23
Abstract: A micrometer assembly or linear displacement measuring apparatus comprises a spindle (4) movable forwardly and backwardly in the measuring apparatus main body, a detector (41) for detecting the amount of linear displacement of the spindle located on the inside of the measuring apparatus main body and a water-proof mechanism for preventing liquid such as grinding oils from reaching the detector and causing an erroneous reading. The water-proof mechanism may include a tube member (51), sealing means (52), and a pressure control arrangement (53). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275846-A (GB)
Title: Automatic wind-in for headphone strap
Inventor: NAGENO KOJI
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 1994-01-19
Abstract: A headphone includes a headband 51, at least one headphone unit 54, a belt-like member 56 and a wind-in mechanism 60. The headband is made from an elastically deformable material and is substantially of inverted U-shape in cross-section. At least one headphone bit is mounted at one of the ends of the headband. By the headphone being fitted onto the head the belt-like member is drawn out and assumes a shape such that it follows the shape of the head. The belt-like member is mounted in such a way that it stretches across between the two ends of the headband. The wind-in mechanism automatically winds in the drawn-out belt-like member. The wind-in mechanism is mounted on at least either a part where one end of the belt-like member, one end of the headband and a headphone unit are joined, or the other end of the headband. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279267-A (GB)
Title: A dart
Inventor: POPE THOMAS DAVID
IPC: F42B6/00
Filed: 1994-04-29
Abstract: A dart (2) comprising a barrel (4), a stem (6) and a point (8), the stem (6) having a screw threaded male portion (10) which is screwed into a screw threaded recess (12) in the barrel (4) in order to secure the stem (6) to the barrel (4), the screw threaded male portion (10) having a groove (14) and a resilient ring member (16) seated in the groove (14), and the dart (2) being such that when the stem (6) is tightened to the barrel (4) the resilient ring member (16) is located in the screwthreaded recess (12) and acts to lock the stem (6) to the barrel (4). The ring member (16) may be positioned in the groove (14) by means of an elongate applicator having a frusto-conical portion at one end to receive the ring member, and a hollow or recessed other end to accept the male portion (10) so that the ring member can be rolled from the one end to the other end and into the groove (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278488-A (GB)
Title: A disk loading mechanism with integrally formed positioning pins
Inventor: AOYAMA TAKASHI
IPC: G11B17/043
Filed: 1994-05-25
Abstract: A disk loading mechanism includes disk cartridge positioning pins 77, 78 integrally formed in the base of a chassis portion thereof. At one side of the base 64 of the chassis 60, a hooked portion is provided for securing a printed circuit board to a lower side of the chassis. The base plate 64 of the chassis 60 mounts a damper 45 for smoothly controlling slider movement in a recess such that an overall height of the unit is reduced. According to such a construction, reliable operation is assured with a reduced number of parts, such that manufacturing complexity and costs can be significantly reduced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285056-A (GB)
Title: Additive for functional fluids
Inventor: PAPAY ANDREW GEORGE
IPC: C10M159/12
Filed: 1992-05-21
Abstract: A friction-improving additive for an oil-based automatic transmission or wet brake fluid or a friction-depending lubricant is formed by heating at least one ash less dispersant which contains basic nitrogen and/or at least one hydroxyl group with a combination of (i) an inorganic acid of phosphorus, (ii) a boron compound, and (iii) a polyol having less than 12 carbon atoms, so that a liquid composition is formed. The boron and phosphorus compounds are preferably both present during the heating. However either such substance can be added and subjected to the heating step after the other provided that the conditions used result in the formation of a clear, liquid composition. In examples a commercial succinimide dispersant is reacted with phosphorous acid, boric acid and 1,2-propylene glycol.
Patent GB-2287691-A (GB)
Title: Tailgates
Inventor: BAYLEY JOHN KENNETH
IPC: B65F3/26
Filed: 1995-03-06
Abstract: A tipper vehicle (Figure 1) has a wheeled chassis (10), a body (13) pivotally mounted on the chassis at one end thereof, and a tailgate (14) at an open end of the body for discharge of material from the body when it is tipped. At opposite sides of the opening the body is formed with respective columns (16) in which slidable members (18) are disposed, the tailgate being pivotally carried by the slidable members, which are raised, in use, during tipping of the body so that the tailgate is clear of material discharging from the body. The raising of the slidable members can be by respective hydraulic or pneumatic rams in the bottoms of the columns, or by respective wire rope lifting systems associated with the slidable members, each system including a wire rope (27) which is connected between the chassis and a slidable member, passes over pulleys (25, 26: 31: 33: 36), and is tensioned during tipping of the body, to raise a slidable member, and thus the tailgate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290249-A (GB)
Title: Seam welding wheel
Inventor: JOYCE P J
IPC: B23K11/30
Filed: 1995-06-13
Abstract: A seam welding wheel has an outer replaceable part or rim 8 detachably connected to an inner part or hub 6 which is mountable on a welding machine. The parts are bolted together and coolant passages 4 are provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292498-A (GB)
Title: Colour deviation compensation in image capture
Inventor: KIM HOO-SHIK
IPC: G03B7/00
Filed: 1995-08-08
Abstract: A camera system has a colour temperature sensor 71 for detecting the colour temperature of the external light. This information is used to produce a colour deviation compensation signal which is applied to a liquid crystal section 77 (also figs 8a and 8b). This section has light transmission control polarizing filters 78, 79 arranged perpendicular to each other. The liquid crystal section is designed, in the absence of a control signal, to turn the polarized plane of the incident light through 90 DEG  so that nearly all the incident light is passed through the second filter 79. The colour deviation compensation signal alters the molecular orientation of this section so as to adjust the polarization of the light passing through and therefore the amount of light passing through the second filter 79. This modification of polarization alters the colour of the light recieved by the detector 73 and effects colour correction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293604-A (GB)
Title: Dermal fibroblast cells, convertable to myoblast cells, may comprise muscle-speicific DNA
Inventor: WATT DIANA JOAN
IPC: A61K35/36
Filed: 1995-09-15
Abstract: Dermal fibroblast cells comprise a muscle-specific DNA, preferably the dystrophin gene. Dermal fibroblast cells, optionally comprising the above DNA, are used in the preparation of a cell formulation for administration to a patient such that the said cells are converted to myogenic cells able to produce products expressed by muscle-specific genes. The formulations are of use for the treatment of injury resulting in muscular degeneration, or muscular dystrophy, especially Duchenne's.
Patent GB-2305569-A (GB)
Title: Motion compensated interpolation
Inventor: BORER TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: H04N7/01
Filed: 1995-09-21
Abstract: This invention provides a way of performing improved motion compensated interpolation of moving images, such as television, using motion vectors of variable reliability. By taking into account the reliability of the motion vectors, produced by a separate motion estimation device, a subjectively pleasing interpolation can be produced. This is in contrast to simple motion compensated interpolation, taking no account of motion vector reliability, which is often degraded by objectionable switching artifacts due to unreliable motion vectors. The invention can be used, for example, to improve the performance of motion compensated standards converters used for converting between television standards with different picture rates. The invention allows a gradual transition between motion compensated and non-motion compensated interpolation depending on the reliability of the motion vector used. This is achieved by modifying the temporal interpolation timing, using a look up table, controlled by a vector reliability signal produced by the motion estimator. Effectively this adapts the motion trajectory of the interpolated output pictures.
Patent GB-2296476-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular seat with side air-bag vertically mounted in a cutout or groove in the seat side panel
Inventor: NAKANO NOBUYUKI
IPC: B60R21/00
Filed: 1995-12-19
Abstract: The seatback 12 includes a frame structure provided with two side panels 25, 26. An air-bag module 51 is mounted through a compact mounting structure to one side panel 25 in a manner to reinforce the side panel 25. There are two embodiments, one with a semi-cylindrical depression and the other with a cut out in the side panel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2313693-A (GB)
Title: Coin validation system
Inventor: WRIGHT JOHN
IPC: G07D5/08
Filed: 1996-05-28
Abstract: A coin validation system includes a plurality of coils (21,22) in an oscillating circuit operable to create a substantially homogenous three dimensional electromagnetic field. The oscillating signal is converted into a square wave signal from which the maximum oscillating frequency on passage of a coin between the coils (21,22) is determined to obtain a measure of coin diameter. A peak detector is provided and an indication of coin composition is obtained from the lowest measured peak. The system can enable detection of coins in free fall through the coils.
Patent GB-2302550-A (GB)
Title: Strengthened single crystal turbine blade alloy for hydrogen fueled propulsion systems
Inventor: DELUCA DANIEL P
IPC: C22C19/05
Filed: 1996-06-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a * small Greek gamma *" strengthened nickel based alloy having an improved resistance to hydrogen embrittlement and to a process for forming the same. The nickel based alloy consists essentially of from about 0.02 to 0.06 wt% carbon, from about 11 to 13 wt% chromium, from about 17 to 19 wt% iron, from about 2.80 to 3.30 wt% molybdenum, from about 5.75 to about 6.25 wt% columbium + tantalum, from about 1.75 to 2.25 wt% titanium, from about 0.4 to 0.8 wt% aluminum and the balance essentially nickel and is in single crystal form. The nickel based alloy of the present invention has particular utility in high pressure hydrogen environments such as rocket engine components.